Monitor Orientation Sensing for Automatic Display Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer monitors require manual adjustment of display orientation after physical rotation, which is time-consuming and tedious, especially for users with multiple monitors.
Innovation Solution
A device attached to the computer monitor that detects changes in physical orientation using sensors like accelerometers or gyroscopes and automatically adjusts the display orientation via wireless or wired communication with the computer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If manual adjustment of display orientation is used, then device complexity is low, but time consumption increases significantly when multiple monitors are involved
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the monitor device automatically detects its physical orientation through sensors and autonomously adjusts display settings without requiring user intervention. The accelerometer and gyroscope continuously monitor orientation changes and trigger automatic display rotation, eliminating the need for manual navigation through settings menus.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of physically navigating through operating system menus with an automated sensor-based system. Instead of requiring users to manually adjust settings, the system uses accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect physical orientation changes and automatically translates these into display orientation changes through software control.
2Ease of operation
If automatic orientation detection is implemented, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to additional sensors and processing units
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a single attached device: the accelerometer measures linear acceleration and orientation, the gyroscope measures rotational velocity, the processing unit analyzes sensor data and determines orientation changes, and the communication module transfers control signals to the monitor. This multi-functional integration reduces the number of separate components needed while managing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary device that sits between the physical monitor and the computer system. This intermediary contains the sensors, processing unit, and communication module, serving as a mediator that translates physical orientation into digital control signals. The intermediary approach consolidates complexity into a separate module rather than integrating it directly into the monitor or computer.
3Productivity
If manual settings adjustment is performed, then device complexity remains low, but productivity decreases due to repeated manual steps
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous feedback through the accelerometer and gyroscope, which constantly monitor the monitor's physical orientation and provide real-time data to the processing unit. When orientation changes are detected, the system automatically sends feedback signals to the computer to adjust display settings, creating a closed-loop system that responds automatically to physical changes without requiring manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring orientation data in advance and preparing automatic adjustment commands before the user actually needs to change display orientation. The accelerometer and gyroscope are continuously active, detecting orientation changes as they occur, so the system is already positioned to automatically respond when a rotation happens, eliminating the need for manual settings changes at the moment of need.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Automatically rotates the display output in response to physical orientation changes, reducing the need for manual user intervention and saving time, particularly for users with multiple monitors.
Implementation Method 1
The device may comprise an accelerometer, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and/or a gyroscope
Implementation Method 2
The device may comprise an accelerometer, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and/or a gyroscope
Data Source
AI summary
Device and method for automatically rotating the orientation of the display output of a computer monitor in response to a change in the physical orientation of the computer monitor. The device attaches to a computer monitor that is connected to a computer. The device detects changes in the physical orientation of the computer monitor by polling (i.e., repeatedly pinging) a physical orientation detector/sensor. The device may comprise an accelerometer, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and/or a gyroscope. When a material change in the physical orientation of the monitor is detected (a material change being a difference in orientation that exceeds a predetermined threshold), the device sends instructions to the computer to change the orientation of the computer monitor's display output. The instructions may be sent wirelessly or over a wired connection. The instructions sent to the computer may be tagged with an identification code that uniquely identifies the computer monitor.